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For Immediate Release
Released by GOEPEL
Altera and GOEPEL electronic announce the world's first tools for Jam STAPL support
San Jose, CA and Jena/ Germany, 24 Sept. 1999- GOEPEL electronic is the first ATE vendor to support the programming of PLDs from Altera, based on the innovative Jam™ STAPL (Standard Test and Programming Language) language.
Jam STAPL was standardized as JEDEC standard JESD 71 in May 1999. It is the first industry-standard for the in-system-programming (ISP) of PLDs via IEEE1149.1/ Boundary Scan interface. Unlike existing programming formats such as SVF (Serial Vector Format), Jam STAPL is a real language allowing algorithmic programming based on high-level commands. One of its major advantages is that the programming file size is substantially reduced.
Altera has performed fundamental work to the creation of this vendor- and platform-independent standard from the beginning. They had already defined the basis for a language-based programming solution with earlier versions of Jam, more than two years ago. This was the substantial basis for Jam STAPL.
"Jam STAPL is a universal language and tool set that addresses all ISP-capable PLDs, and all programming methodologies," said Bob Beachler, senior director of development tools marketing. "Altera is excited to see that the Jam STAPL initiative is gaining industry-wide support."
Altera's MAX+PLUS® II version 9.3 generates both early Jam and Jam STAPL formats, whereas GOEPEL electronic's SYSTEM CASCON™ version 3.32 software now also supports Jam STAPL, besides SVF and earlier Jam formats that have already been implemented. SYSTEM CASCOM automatically detects which version is being used. Moreover, other devices possibly included in the scanpath are handled automatically as well. This also applies to so-called testbus handlers such as Scanpath Linker ACT8997 from Texas Instruments or National Semiconductor's SCAN Bridge™ for hierarchical test on-board and system level.
Another main target of developing Jam STAPL was to minimize programming times. Therefore, in addition to interpretative execution, SYSTEM CASCON also supports Altera's Jam byte code format, allowing 70% faster programming times.
"Implementing the Jam STAPL tools in our leading, industry-approved Boundary Scan software SYSTEM CASCON, GOEPEL meets its goal of fast support of new standards", said Anja Heinze, Marketing Manager at GOEPEL electronic. "Resulting from the cooperation of GOEPEL electronic and Altera, smooth transition from design environment to ATE environment is available for all users."
Combined with scan controllers from GOEPEL electronic, and based on PCI, PXI, VXI, PC CARD, GPIB, PC/AT, RS232 or Parallel Port, powerful Boundary Scan test systems with integrated programming features are able to be configured.
SYSTEM CASCON provides a complete toolsuite for debugging, in-system-programming of PLDs and FLASHs, as well as automatic test program generation including automatic diagnosis on cell, net, and pin level. For configuring application-specific Boundary Scan testers, separate software packages for laboratory, manufacturing and service are available. DOS and Windows 95/98/NT operating systems are supported.
About Altera
Altera Corporation, The Programmable Solutions Company™, was founded in 1983 and is a leading supplier of programmable logic devices and associated logic development software tools. Programmable logic devices are semiconductor chips that can be programmed on-site, using software tools that run on personal computers or engineering workstations. User benefits include ease of use, lower risk, and fast time-to-market. Altera's CMOS-based programmable logic devices address high-speed, high-density and low-power applications in the telecommunications, data communications, computer peripheral, and industrial markets. Altera common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol ALTR.
About GOEPEL
GOEPEL electronic founded in 1991 is the world's leading vendor of Boundary Scan tools and systems. The company's headquarter is located in Jena/ Germany and has a staff of 50 people. More than 200 further specialists support our system within a world-wide distribution and service network. The products are marketed in the U.S.A. by HUNTRON/GOEPEL electronics, a strategic alliance between GOEPEL electronic and HUNTRON Instruments in Seattle, Washington to meet the growing demand for Boundary Scan solutions in this market. Moreover, GOEPEL electronic has an own support center in Austin, Texas.
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